Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Alpha

Alpha; lead

Greek

Arrow

Hunting tool

English

Aston

East town; ash tree settlement

English

Atlas

Enduring

Greek

Audi

Listen

Latin

Axel

My father is peace

Scandinavian

Baron

Young warrior

Hebrew

Bentley

Bent grass meadow

English

Bravo

Excellent, courageous

Italian

Carlo

Free man

Spanish

Carr

From the swampy place.

Scandinavian

Cavalier

Knight, Horseman

French

Cherokee

People of a different speech

Native American

Chevy

Horseman; knight

French

Colt

Young horse

English

Cooper

Barrel maker

English

Cruz

Holy cross

Spanish

Dayton

Day's settlement" or "David's settlement

English

Diesel

Diminutive form of Matthias or Dietrich

German

Dodge

Dodge

English

Ferrari

Blacksmith

Italian

Ford

River crossing

English

Forrester

Woodsman; woods

French

Franklin

Free landholder

English

Gauge

Measurer

English

Holden

Deep valley

English

Lexus

Law

Latin

Lincoln

Lake colony

English

Mack

Son of; greatest

Latin

Martin

Of Mars

Latin

Maverick

Independent one

American

Monte

Mountain

Latin

Morgan

Circling sea

Welsh

Nash

By the ash tree

English

Owen

Noble born

Welsh

Packard

Packed bundle

German

Peirce

Form of Pierce/Peter

English

Race

Running Competition

English

Ranger

Forest guardian

French

Renault

Ruler's advisor

Latin

Rocket

Jet-propelled Tube

English

Royce

“Roy’s son,” from Roy and ce, here regarded as “son.”

German

Speed

Good fortune

English

Stanley

Stony meadow

English

Steel

Like steel

English

Wilson

Son of William

English

Zephyr

West wind

Greek

Traditionally, little boys and race cars go hand-in-hand, making car names for boys a natural pick. What better describes the energy and excitement of a little one than a revving engine? Parents are seeking out these motorized monikers more often as word and surname names continue to grow in popularity.

Some car names for boys have a high-class feel like Bentley or Ferrari. Both of these names are flashy and instantly recognizable, though they may be a little too over-the-top for some. If that’s the case, check out Aston, as in Aston Martin, or Royce, as in Rolls-Royce. Aston is similar enough to Austin that he blends right in, while Royce has an exciting sound with an eye-catching style that works well with today’s top picks.

Conventional car names for boys are great choices as well. There are American manufacturer finds like Ford and Chevy, or if you’re feeling a little bold, you can go the word name route with Dodge. We understand that brands aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, however, so you could also look at model names like Cooper or Forrester. We’re loving on Cruz, and according to the charts, parents are too!

Word name lovers are in luck, as car names for boys have many options. There are component picks like Diesel, Axel, and Gauge, as well as car-associated names like Speed and Race. Of course, these names aren’t exactly mainstream, but we think this makes them extra awesome. We especially love Ranger and Arrow, two picks that work wonderfully as occupational and word names continue to boom on the charts.

Car names for boys come in traditional forms, too, like Holden, Carlo, and Colt. They pack the same high-octane feel without the obvious motor ties, winning over the more conservative crowd. Whatever your style, there’s a car pick for you.